as in tried
to make an effort to do
after attempting—and failing—to start the lawn mower on my own, I finally succeeded with a neighbor's help don't even attempt walking on your broken foot
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Six of the men had served their time in pre-trial detention and walked free; 17 attempted to appeal and one of those, Husamettin Dogan, followed through, extending Gisèle’s torment by another year.
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Gaby Wood, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2026
American speedskater Jordan Stolz attempted to chase the bronze medal in the final moments of the race but lost out to Italian speedskater Andrea Giovannini.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 21 Feb. 2026
Ski patrol members and Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District paramedics attempted life-saving measures, but the people were pronounced dead at the scene.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2026
In an indictment Thursday, federal prosecutors said Kevin Taylor attempted to steer an $11 million contract toward the company, SaferWatch, while serving as the commanding officer of the department's School Safety Division.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
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Gaby Wood, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2026
American speedskater Jordan Stolz attempted to chase the bronze medal in the final moments of the race but lost out to Italian speedskater Andrea Giovannini.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 21 Feb. 2026
Ski patrol members and Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District paramedics attempted life-saving measures, but the people were pronounced dead at the scene.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2026
In an indictment Thursday, federal prosecutors said Kevin Taylor attempted to steer an $11 million contract toward the company, SaferWatch, while serving as the commanding officer of the department's School Safety Division.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attempted
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While the Trojans tried to find their footing, the Illini built a 22-point halftime lead with little resistance.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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There were reports that a male passenger on Flight 2557 from Houston's Hobby Airport to Atlanta had tried to break into the cockpit, but that wasn't the case, Delta Air Lines said in a statement.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Attempted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attempted. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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